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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like British Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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